JEE Main 2020 — Environmental Chemistry Question with Solution
JEE Main 2020 (09 Jan Shift 2)
Question
Biochemical Oxygen Demand is the amount of oxygen required (in ):
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Correct answer
Bby bacteria to break-down organic waste in a certain volume of a water sample.
Step-by-step explanation
The amount of oxygen required by bacteria to break down the organic matter present in a certain volume of a sample of water, is called Biochemical oxygen Demand (BOD).
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